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Welcome to 2020. A new world in the middle of a global pandemic. We are all holding our breath watching arts organizations, dance companies and dance studios struggle to stay open, terminating service, while other are shutting down permanently. Amidst the struggles comes a rapid shift to serving, performing and teaching through an online learning platform. The learning curve so steep, that some say that we are now 10 years ahead of where we would have been without the pandemic. The demands on and changes to dance education have been drastic and the effects on the arts detrimental. But what do we do? Well dancers are known for being adaptable, resilient and flexible. So we pick ourselves up and learn. We embrace this new world, look at the benefits of these changes, and address the challenges. Providing us with some tips to help us better deliver our virtual classes is Ms Elisabeth Higgins
GUEST: Elizabeth Higgins is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Dance at Howard Community College. Elizabeth received her MFA in Dance from Florida State University and a BFA in Dance from Rutgers University. She served on the faculty at Marymount Manhattan College as an Assistant Professor of Dance Composition and has taught at several studios and institutions including Manhattanville College, Columbia University and Florida State University. She served as a teaching artist for the New York City Ballet Education Program for six years, working in public school system outreach. Her company, Elizabeth Higgins Dance Theater, premiered its first season at Joyce SoHo and subsequently was chosen as one of the critics' "Best Picks" by Back Stage Magazine.
INSTA: @howardccdance
FB: @howardcommunitycollegedanceprogram
LINKEDIN: Elizabeth Higgins
WEBSITE: howardcc.edu/dance
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.
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By DCWelcome to 2020. A new world in the middle of a global pandemic. We are all holding our breath watching arts organizations, dance companies and dance studios struggle to stay open, terminating service, while other are shutting down permanently. Amidst the struggles comes a rapid shift to serving, performing and teaching through an online learning platform. The learning curve so steep, that some say that we are now 10 years ahead of where we would have been without the pandemic. The demands on and changes to dance education have been drastic and the effects on the arts detrimental. But what do we do? Well dancers are known for being adaptable, resilient and flexible. So we pick ourselves up and learn. We embrace this new world, look at the benefits of these changes, and address the challenges. Providing us with some tips to help us better deliver our virtual classes is Ms Elisabeth Higgins
GUEST: Elizabeth Higgins is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Dance at Howard Community College. Elizabeth received her MFA in Dance from Florida State University and a BFA in Dance from Rutgers University. She served on the faculty at Marymount Manhattan College as an Assistant Professor of Dance Composition and has taught at several studios and institutions including Manhattanville College, Columbia University and Florida State University. She served as a teaching artist for the New York City Ballet Education Program for six years, working in public school system outreach. Her company, Elizabeth Higgins Dance Theater, premiered its first season at Joyce SoHo and subsequently was chosen as one of the critics' "Best Picks" by Back Stage Magazine.
INSTA: @howardccdance
FB: @howardcommunitycollegedanceprogram
LINKEDIN: Elizabeth Higgins
WEBSITE: howardcc.edu/dance
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.